Union minister for steel Mr Virbhadra Singh visited the Steel Pavilion in IITF-2009.

While speaking on the occasion, Mr Singh delineated the steps being taken by the Ministry to fast-track the growth and development of the iron & steel industry in the country.

He explained how several initiatives are resulting in harmonization of policies in respect of production, pricing, distribution, import and export of iron & steel, ferroalloys and refractory.

Mr Singh also elaborated on the steps being taken for promoting the inflow of speedy investments in the steel sector, fast-tracking clearances of projects and strengthening the delivery chain, particularly in rural areas.

In the ‘Steel Pavilion’ of the Ministry of Steel, Public Sector Undertakings SAIL, RINL, NMDC, MOIL, MECON Ltd., KIOCL, HSCL, MSTC and FSNL as well major private sector steel producers like TATA Steel, ESSAR and Jindal Steel & Power Ltd and organizations under the Ministry like Joint Plant Committee, UNDP/GEF Project (Steel) and Institute for Steel Development and Growth have set up their stalls displaying their expertise, achievements and contribution to the Indian economy.